Sheikh Hasina Wazed- Bangladesh Former Prime Minister

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Born 28 September 1947
Age 77
Birth Place Tungipara, East Bengal Dominion Of Pakistan
Profession Politician, Writer
Political Party Awami League
In Office 10th Prime Minister Of Bangladesh 6 January 2009 - 5 August 2024, 8th Leader Of The House 6 January 2009 - 5 August 2024, Member Of Parliament 12 June 1996 - 6 August 2024, 2nd Leader Of The Opposition 10 October 2001 - 29 October 2006
Residence Sudha Sadan (demolished)

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Sheikh Hasina BIOGRAPHY

Last Updated : 09 Feb 2025

As of August 5, 2024, Sheikh Hasina, the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, fled the country amid escalating political tensions and civil unrest. Sheikh Hasina, born on September 28, 1947, in Tungipara, has been a central figure in Bangladeshi politics for decades. She is the daughter of Sheikh Mujibur R...

Sheikh Hasina PERSONAL LIFE

Father	Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
Mother	Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib
Spouse	M. A. Wazed Miah (1968; died 2009),
Children	Sajeeb, Saima
Education	Eden Mohila College, University of Dhaka

POSITIONS HELD BY Sheikh Hasina

Position	Tenure
president	1981 - Present
Member of the Parliament of Bangladesh	10 July 1986 - 6 December 1987
Leader of the Opposition	10 July 1986 - 6 December 1987
Member of the Parliament of Bangladesh	5 March 1991 - 24 November 1995
Leader of the Opposition	5 March 1991 - 24 November 1995
Member of the Parliament of Bangladesh	14 July 1996 - 13 July 2001
Leader of the House	14 July 1996 - 13 July 2001
Prime Minister of Bangladesh	23 June 1996 - 15 July 2001
Member of the Parliament of Bangladesh	28 October 2001 - 27 October 2006
Leader of the Opposition	28 October 2001 - 27 October 2006
Member of the Parliament of Bangladesh	25 January 2009 - 24 January 2014
Leader of the House	25 January 2009 - 24 January 2014
Prime Minister of Bangladesh	6 January 2009 - 5 August 2024
Member of the Parliament of Bangladesh	29 January 2014 - 28 January 2019
Leader of the House	29 January 2014 - 28 January 2019
Member of the Parliament of Bangladesh	30 January 2019 - Present
Leader of the House	30 January 2019 - Present
Member of the Parliament of Bangladesh	N/A

News

SHEIKH HASINA NEWS

Bangladesh’s caretaker government has woefully misunderstood its mandate

May 29, 2025 11:24 am

The work of a caretaker government is solely to administer the country till a legitimate government is elected by the people. The mistake Muhammad Yunus and the students made was in thinking that by changing its name to ‘interim government’, they could change its purpose

A growing legitimacy crisis threatens Bangladesh’s fragile democracy

May 27, 2025 11:58 am

The reforms sought by Muhammad Yunus, chief advisor the interim government, have been faltering not because they lack merit or are not in sync with democratic traditions, but because they strike at the heart of Bangladesh’s entrenched military-political nexus

How disinformation affects the communal fabric of South Asia

May 26, 2025 5:59 pm

Governments must cease tolerating a disinformation ecosystem that festers unchecked. Censoring media and imprisoning journalists only deepens public mistrust

Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina (L), Muhammad Yunus (R)

Bangaldesh's Yunus may step down but how did the country reach this point: A timeline of critical events that unfolded in a year

June 12, 2025 11:38 am

After Sheikh Hasina's ouster, Muhammad Yunus vowed to bring major reforms in key sectors, but failed to do so amid growing political disagreement.

Ban on Awami League is a threat to democracy and political freedom in Bangladesh

May 19, 2025 1:22 pm

Bangladesh's future should be determined through free, fair, and meaningful elections, not executive decrees

Awami League’s ban in Bangladesh represents the interim government’s authoritarian excess

May 16, 2025 6:05 pm

While Sheikh Hasina’s regime undeniably stifled democracy, the solution cannot be a scorched-earth policy that excludes the largest political party from the equation

The Awami League, being one of the oldest political parties that predates the creation of Bangladesh as a nation-state, unfortunately, can’t find many today to blame for its current fate. (File photo)

Awami League ban: An inflexion point in Bangladesh’s politics

May 15, 2025 6:32 pm

With the exception of India, the ban has elicited no response from external powers. Muhammad Yunus seems to be enjoying support domestically and internationally

‘Shrinking political space’: New Delhi raises concern over Hasina’s party ban

‘Shrinking political space’: New Delhi raises concern over Sheikh Hasina’s party ban

May 14, 2025 5:38 am

The move comes after the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus banned all activities of Awami League under the Anti-Terrorism Act after days of protests.

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Bangladesh Election Commission suspends registration of ousted PM Sheikh Hasina's Awami League

May 13, 2025 8:36 am

The move by the election commission comes after the country’s interim government, led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, banned all activities of the Awami League.

Bangladesh bans Sheikh Hasina's Awami League under anti-terrorism law

May 11, 2025 12:33 am

The decision follows days of mass protests and blockades in Dhaka by activists of the newly-formed National Citizen Party (NCP), a student-led outfit that emerged from last year’s uprising which toppled Sheikh Hasina’s 16-year rule.

‘Time to apologise, accept mistake’: Kamal Haasan to Karur rally organisers after stampede

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Kamal Haasan visited the site of the Karur stampede and urged the organisers to take responsibility and apologize for their mistake. He also thanked DMK leader Senthil Balaji for his efforts in relief and rescue. The tragedy, which occurred during Vijay's rally, has caused political turmoil and arrests have been made.

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